Local TD Kathleen Funchion says it's "common sense" to extend maternity leave for those who gave birth during lockdown. Parents ...
Nationally, a total of 29,702 fathers have availed of the benefit from the time it began up until the end ...
It applies to employees and the self employed - and also to dads who've adopted a child.
The measure will cost around €5 million this year and €20 million over a full year.
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